The minute my husband got home from work, I wished him luck, blew them all a kiss, and got in the car.

Ah, escape.

My first trip to Sweet Life, unbelievably, was about a month ago, when my mother in law was in town. Their ambiance is unlike any other nail salon: elegant yet cozy, chic yet homey, efficient yet unhurried. Even the gossip mags are discreetly displayed. And they serve cocktails and wine. Really, on a Thursday evening, it's heaven to this busy stay at home mom.

The pedicure? Wonderful. The cocktails? Strong. The company? Sisterly. Women in twos and threes, enjoying their drinks and conversation, and you're encouraged to hang out - before and after your service. This is definitely a place to be enjoyed with a friend.

I'm not a manicure kind of girl, but our nail technician had this Gelish manicure that she had gotten a week ago -- and even with all the nail services she does in a week, it still looked fantastic. (It's just $35.)

Tips:

Thursday is the only evening they stay open late

Drinks are half price on Wednesdays and Thursdays (we had two) to celebrate their Editor's Choice award in 5280 Magazine for best mani/pedi

Hello A,I highly encourage you to contact Sweet Life directly about your experience. Posting negative comments here, anonymously, is unfair to the business. Give them a chance to make it right, and let me know how that goes!Liz